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Crime
Seven-Year-Old Property Feud Leads to Historian Vijay Bajia’s Murder in Jaipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 12:02 PM
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A long-standing property dispute turned violent when historian Vijay Bajia was shot dead in Jaipur, police say the motive traces back to a seven‑year feud.
Jaipur police have identified a seven‑year‑old property rivalry as the primary motive behind the killing of noted historian Vijay Bajia. The 45‑year‑old scholar, known for his work on regional heritage, was shot dead in the city’s historic district on Tuesday. Investigators say the dispute originated over a piece of land that Bajia and a local political figure claimed ownership of, and it resurfaced during recent sarpanch elections.
According to the police, Bajia had survived three to four prior attacks that were also linked to the same feud. Neighbours reported hearing gunshots shortly before the fatal incident, and a suspect was arrested at the scene with a firearm. The authorities are now probing the connection between the property claim and the electoral contest, which may have intensified the animosity.
The murder has sparked outrage among academic circles and local residents, who fear that personal vendettas are increasingly spilling over into public violence. The police have promised a thorough investigation and have urged anyone with further information to come forward.
According to the police, Bajia had survived three to four prior attacks that were also linked to the same feud. Neighbours reported hearing gunshots shortly before the fatal incident, and a suspect was arrested at the scene with a firearm. The authorities are now probing the connection between the property claim and the electoral contest, which may have intensified the animosity.
The murder has sparked outrage among academic circles and local residents, who fear that personal vendettas are increasingly spilling over into public violence. The police have promised a thorough investigation and have urged anyone with further information to come forward.